Athletes struggling with life after sport is nothing new, but China’s former Olympic boxing champion Zou Shiming has still caused a commotion on mainland social media after revealing he had racked up some 200 million yuan (US$29. 5 million) in debt over seven years. The 45-year-old’s most significant business venture after leaving the sport was a high-end gym in Shanghai, that featured US$29,000 treadmills and a 3 million yuan chandelier. Appearing on Her Prime 2, a reality television show on...
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July 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Zou Shiming’s Olympic boxing legacy overshadowed by shocking 200 million yuan debt
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